The Biz Model Club Newsletter

Hello, Biz Enthusiasts!
Buckle up, business buffs! Today’s quick takes are spicier than a venture capitalist’s pitch deck. We’ve got Honda and Nissan flirting with a merger that could make Tokyo drift jealous, Europe’s Starlink rival proving fewer satellites can still slay, and OpenAI claiming to have created the smartest brain since Einstein. Oh, and did we mention you can now call ChatGPT? Let’s dive in before Google’s search bar becomes the next landline. 📞

Hot Takes 🚀

1. Googling Is “So 2020s” 🤔
Young users are ghosting Google in favor of TikTok, Instagram, and AI chatbots. Add in declining ad revenue and DOJ lawsuits, and Google’s search dominance looks shakier than ever. Could the tech giant weather this iceberg?
👉 Dive deeper

2. Honda + Nissan: Power Couple Alert 🚗💍
Honda and Nissan might be tying the knot to become the third-largest automaker globally. Think of it as Fast & Furious: Tokyo Merger, starring EVs, Chinese competitors, and a dash of tech drama. Who gets custody of the Civic?
👉 Check the drive

3. Threads Hits 100M Daily Users 🚀
Meta’s Threads is clocking 100M daily users, outpacing rivals like X. Packed with new features and a steady user influx, it’s becoming the hottest platform in town. Who’s not threading yet?
👉 Join the party

4. Europe’s Starlink Rival: IRIS² is a Go 🛰️
The EU’s IRIS² satellite project is basically Starlink’s minimalist cousin—same high-speed internet vibes, but with fewer satellites and an $11B price tag. Europe’s motto? Do more with less (and look good doing it).
👉 Learn about IRIS²

5. OpenAI’s O1 Model: Dawn of the Intelligence Age? 🧠
Sam Altman just unveiled OpenAI’s latest AI model, O1, which boasts advanced reasoning skills. Some call it revolutionary; others call it another chapter in the AI hype saga. Whether it’s magic or marketing, it’s a big leap in AI’s quest to think like us (but faster).
👉 See the hype

Quick Hits 📰

• Amazon’s RTO Fiasco: There’s not enough office space for its 5-day RTO plan. Remote work continues—for now.
  👉 The irony

• Databricks Valuation Soars: Hits $62B with a $10B funding round. AI is the gift that keeps giving.
  👉 Crunch the numbers

• Gameto's Fertility Breakthrough: First live baby conceived with stem cell-based IVF tech. Game changer?
  👉 Peek inside

• Nike’s Discounts Dilemma: Slashing sneaker prices is risky but necessary for a comeback.
  👉 Swoosh here

• Oura's Big Play: Smart ring maker Oura closes a $200M round for new AI-powered innovations.
  👉 Wear the future

• TP-Link Investigated: Cheap routers linked to cyberattacks face scrutiny from U.S. authorities.
  👉 Router reality

• Balcony Solar Power’s Popularity: DIY solar panels save up to 30% on energy bills. Ready to plug in?
  👉 Solar vibes

• Conagra Bets Big on GLP-1 Trend: Healthy Choice meals now come “GLP-1 friendly.” Smart marketing?
  👉 Taste test

• Smart Glasses, Smarter Moves: Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses win over skeptics. Stylish and high-tech?
  👉 Look sharp

• Call ChatGPT on the Go: No internet? Just dial 1-800-CHATGPT to ask questions. AI’s phone line is open.
  👉 Call now

That's a wrap! Stay tuned for more insights and updates as we track these changes together in the weeks ahead!

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